Small Group Grand Canyon Helicopter and Ground Trip From Phoenix in Scottsdale booking from $489.00

Small Group Grand Canyon Helicopter and Ground Trip From Phoenix

Overview

Experience the scenic beauty of Arizona on this small-group day trip from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit one of the world’s wonders, the Grand Canyon, and experience Route 66, the iconic American highway steeped in rich tradition, on a full-day trip. Once you arrive at the South Rim of the canyon it's time to board a luxurious state-of-the-art ECO-Star helicopter for your 45 minute flight. Your aerial adventure begins with a view of the North Rim as you fly towards the eastern end of the canyon following the Colorado River. Experience amazing bird's-eye views as you head south through the Dragon Corridor, which is the widest and deepest part of the Grand Canyon. Following your helicopter flight, you will reunite with your Detours guide and explore along the rim of the canyon, capturing incredible photographs of the Canyon.

City: Scottsdale

Sun 27 Oct

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Phoenix area hotels

45-minute helicopter tour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
The maximum weight limit per person is 300 pounds. Guests over the weight limit (300+ lbs) will be required to purchase 2 seats. This is payable direct to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are available upon request.
Minimum age is 3 years
Foldable wheelchairs are acceptable to fit in the vehicle
Hotel pick up is not guaranteed, even if your hotel is on the list. We must limit the number of pick ups so there is a chance you may need to meet at a nearby location. The supplier will contact you.
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Route 66

After departing the Phoenix metro area, our tour travels through the expansive Sonoran Desert filled with the native saguaro cactus. The scenery begins to change as we increase in elevation and views of the cactus fade into pine trees. As we continue further into Northern Arizona, we will travel the outskirts of the Route 66 town of Flagstaff and from the highway, see the San Francisco Peaks among the seemingly endless Ponderosa Pine Forest, the largest contiguous forest of ponderosa pines in the world.

Williams Depot

Williams will be our first stop along the tour for a chance to experience Route 66, the iconic American highway steeped in rich tradition. While in Williams, guests will have the opportunity to “get their kicks on Route 66” with walks along the original route, explore the local shops and capture souvenir photos highlighting a bygone era in classic American history. Also known as the Will Rodgers Highway, Route 66 is the most recognizable road in the United States and stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to California upon completion.

Grand Canyon National Park

Just before entering the Grand Canyon National Park, you will be checked in for your 45 minute helicopter flight, spanning over 90 miles of the Grand Canyon. After your flight, your guide will bring you back into the National Park to discover more by foot. You will have opportunities to walk the rim, shop, capture an unlimited number of photographs, or relax with the best seat in the house. Your total time at Grand Canyon including the helicopter and walking is approximately 3 hours, with approximately 1-1.5 hours on the rim walking.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (351)

Quest817562

May 2019

This was our first time visiting the Grand Canyon, and it was an amazing experience thanks to our guide, Jon Q. A very nice and pleasant man, he was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he was doing. He frequently made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip and ensured we were learning everything about the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area. The helicopter tour - arranged with Maverick Helicopter Tours through DETOURS - was the icing on the cake. An excellent way to explore the Grand Canyon when you’re on a tight schedule. Thank you Jon Q for being such a great guide. You are the best!

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you for joining us for a tour to the Grand Canyon. It was our pleasure to have you with us. We’re thrilled to hear that Jon was able to make your day extra special by not only handling all the logistics and driving, but also by providing knowledge about what you were seeing, and of course taking you to the most beautiful view points. Regarding the add-on helicopter tour that you enjoyed, we agree that the birds-eye-view is an amazing vantage point from which to take in the Grand Canyon.

sharynhk

May 2019

Who would have thought that in late May it would snow at the canyon. My helicopter tour was grounded due to fog rain and strong winds. Part of me was relieved but I really wanted the experience. I suppose Mother Nature has no boundaries. Our guide Bruce made a gallant effort to find a break in the weather so we could see the sights. We pushed east and as we drive the fog lifted and the clouds parted. It was a great day.

Response from Host

May 2019

Hi and thank you for joining us for your tour to the Grand Canyon, and for taking a moment to share your experience. Yes, you are correct in that Mother Nature has no bounds. Given that, we’re thrilled to have showed you the best way to experience the unique take on the Canyon, which is when it’s snowing. You probably saw it snow UPWARDS, which is really a once in a lifetime thing to see. All in all we glad you enjoyed the service that Bruce provided, as your guide, and that he was able to help you maximize taking in the beautiful Grand Canyon. Please do come see us again when you’re ready for another adventure exploring more of our beautiful corner of the country. We have so much more to show you!

Veryhappygran

May 2019

The minibus was very comfortable & our guide/driver Steve, was excellent. He was very safety conscious & drove through stormy weather in an excellent manner. He was very knowledgeable and had an easy manner. We learned so much on this trip. I would highly recommend it. We felt like we had hit the jackpot getting Steve as our driver

Response from Host

May 2019

Wow!… Thanks so much for the opportunity to show you the amazing Grand Canyon, in our special way. Yes, Steve prides himself in ensuring he is accommodating everyone on his tour, and that he is able to share great knowledge and information about all aspects of the tour. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the service he provided, and we’re sure you’ll have those memories for a lifetime! Please do come see us again when you’re ready To explore more of our beautiful corner of the country. We have so much to more to show you!

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